Village of East Hazel Crest Board of Trustees met July 12.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Regular Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees - Wed., 7 /12/23 at 7 pm
Officials: Mayor Thomas A. Brown, Administrator Lazuka and Clerk Minnis
Roll Call: Trustees Forte, Keams, Johnson Ewan, Smith and Ortiz were present.
Also present were: PD Chief Janich, FD Chief Vallow, Dpty Fire Chief Mills, PW B. King; M. Fernandez, Louie Dutka & Linda, Stan Sokolowski, Helen Keams, Joan Hale, Moe Khatib, Paula Newton, Sandra Broadway, Joann Murry.
Invocation & Pledge. After a moment of silent prayer, Mayor Brown lead the assembly in the Pledge to the Flag.
Minutes: Trustees Ortiz & Forte made the motions to approve the minutes of the 6/14/23 minutes (it was noted that the 6/28 mtg. had been cancelled). All trustees were in favor; Mtn. carried.
Reports of Village Officials:
Mayor's Report:
1) Ordinance 23-03 - declaring certain noises a nuisance. Trustees Keams and Wideman made the motions to approve. Roll Call: all trustees voted aye. Mtn. carried.
2) ORDINANCE 23-04 - REVISING PENALTY FOR PET VIOLATIONS. Trustees Forte and Ortiz made the motions to approve. Roll Call: Tr. Keams voted nay; all other trustees voted aye. Motions carried.
3) Ordinance 23-05. Repealing and replacing crime free housing/rental in general, maintenance and occupancy. Trustees Forte and Ortiz made the motions to approve. All trustees voted aye. Mtn. carried.
4) Ordinance 23-06 Appropriations Ordinance 5/1/23 thru 4/30/24. Trustees Johnson & Wideman made the motions to approve. Roll Call: all trustees voted aye. Mtn. carried.
5) Ordinance 23/07 "Rules of Order" for public participation at meetings. Trustees Johnson and Keams made the motions to approve.. All trustees voted aye, Mtn. carried.
6) Agreement between the Village and Robinson Engineering for the Lathrop storm sewer improvements. Trustees Johnson and Keams made the motions to approve the mayor's signation on the document,.
Roll Call: all trustees voted aye. Mtn. carried.
Reports of Village Officials, cont'd.:
Clerk\s Report: The Clerk had nothing to reort.
Administrator:
1) Approval to award MFT road patching project. Bids submitted:
- D. Const, $67,275.00
- McGill Const, $71,760.00
Trustees Johnson and Wideman made the motions to approve the bid of D. Construction of $67,275.00. Roll Call: all trustees voted aye. Mtn. carried.
2) Approval to award Lathrop Water main project. Bids submitted from:
- Airy's Inc., $449,950.00
- H. Linden & Sons, $608,838.00
- M&J Underground, $568.880.00
Trustees Johnson and Keams made the motions to approve the bid of Airy's Inc. for $449,950.00. Roll Call: all trustees voted aye. Mtn. carried.
3) Approval to award demo contract for 1419 W. 173rd St. 3 Contractors submitted bids:
- Keith's Cartage, $20,300.00
- Holland Asphalt $23,200.00
- Bechstein Const. $20,750.00
Trustees Wideman and Ewan made the motions to approve awarding the contract to Keith's Cartage in the amt. of $20,300.00. Roll Call: all trustees voted aye. Mtn. carried.
4) Approval to award the cleaning of the outside of water tower. 3 Contractors' submitted bids:
- Maguire Iron, Inc. $14,400.00
- National Wash Auth. $ 6,600.00
- Nat'l. Soft Wash, Inc. $ 3,900.00
Trustees Ortiz and Ewan made the motions to approve the bid of Nat'l. Soft Wash, Inc. of $3,900.00. All trustees voted aye. Mtn. carried.
5) Approval to award the tuckpointing of the water tower columns: 4 contractors submitted bids:
- Acom Tuckpointing $11,550.00
- Erin Tuckpointing $17,600.00
- Doherty Tuckpointing $8,200.00
- Bruno's Tuckpointing $ 3,950.00 plus $35.00 per brick over 30 bricks
Trustees Johnson and Forte made the motions to approve the Bruno's contract in the amt. of $3,950.00 plus $35.00 per brick over 30 bricks. Roll Call: all trustees voted aye. Mtn. carried.
Open to visitors:
Trustees Ortiz and Wideman made the motions to Open this Segment of the Meeting to the Public. All trustees were in favor. Mtn. carried. Time: 7 :22 pm
:L. Dutka made inquiries about the recent Village Newsletter referring to Center Avenue. He asked if Center was a Village project or a County project.
Question was asked if the 'test results' were received on the "dust" stemming from Homewood Disposal have been received and when the road work would commence. The answer: pretty soon.
Carol Cook spoke of the recent storms and inquired about our storm sewers.
Sandra Broadway inquired about water rates. The last rate increase was by Ordinance three years ago .. -
Moe Khatib of 17217 Ashland had questions about his application for a 'Storage Facility" hasn't been addressed. Mayor Brown brought forward the written response from Adm. Lazuka to each of Mr. Khatib's inquiries. The plans submitted clearly states in bold lettering on front page of the application that it was for a STORAGE FACILITY; a 'storage facility' is not permissible at this location. Mr. Khatib acknowledged he wasn't aware of the wording on the application.
M. Fernandez asked why the 6/28/23 meeting of the Board had been cancelled. Mayor Brown responded: because there were no 'items' on the Agenda.
Close to Visitors: Trustees Wideman and Ortiz made the motions to CLOSE this segment of the Meeting. All trustees were in favor. Mtn. carried. Time 7:54 pm.
Reports of Standing Committees:
Streets: No report by Tr. Forte.
Finance/License: Trustees Johnson and Kearns made the motions to pay all bills on 6/28/23 Claims sheets in the amt. of $126,501.05 and on the 7/12/23 Claims Sheets in the amt. of $176,929.93 for a total of $303,430.98.
Roll Call: all trustees voted aye. Mtn.carried.
Signs, Maintenance,Construction. No report by Tr. Keams.
Health/Safety/Personnel: No report by Tr. Ewan
Water/Sewers: No report by Tr. Wideman
Police/Fire: Tr, Ortiz read the report of EH CPD activities for the month of June, 2023 This report will be on file in the Clerk's office.
Unfinished Business: none
New Business: none
Announcements: Tr. Kearns said the American Legion Post 1139 will be visiting the Veteran's Home in Manteno soon and anyone wishing to contribute 'treats' (cookies, candy, soda pop) can drop them off at the Clerk's office.
He said the Legion will be conducting a Voter's Registration drive.
Adjournment: There being no other business to come before the Board, Trustees Wideman and Johnson made the motions to adjourn. All trustees were in favor. Mtn. carried Time; 8:30 pm
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